February 20, 2011 DREAM

[ddavis860]

For those of us who are doing B2B cruises this is what I found out about how it works between cruises from another thread. This is from the Wonder but I'm sure something similar will be happening on the Dream.

Not quite cool enough these days, sorry. I believe they used to let you stay onboard, but not now.

The process is simple, and actually good fun.

You get your info the night before. If you are changing rooms you pack up ad leave everything in your room and it all gets moved for you. You do need to take your old room key and all your new cruise documents as normal, plus stuff you will need for a couple of hours out of your room.

I popped a couple of loads in the washer, putting a sticky note on the washer to say we were still onboard.

They give you a time to meet somewhere. I think it was about 9.30am in Sessions. Once everyone getting off the ship has done so, you are all escorted off, then back into the terminal. The terminal building is all empty, and great for photographs. Very quickly someone comes to check you in, and when you are all done, they let you back onboard. I think we were onboard for not long after 10am. It is all a very painless procedure.

If you have kept your same room, you can go back there, but don't want you going under the tape blocking the room corridors once all the new cruisers are onboard, or they want to do that too!!!! But it means you can go get all your laundry finished. If you are changing rooms then the normal 1.30pm rule will apply, unless you know the room steward and your room is finished early.

You can wander the ship and get great photos. You base yourself at Cove Cafe, and they have a few pastries there. The drinks station should be open. Otherwise there is nothing until the buffets open at 12md.

We had a starboard room so it was great watching all the ship side activity.

I loved our changeover day and didn't think it a wasted day.

Thanks for the info! Sounds like it will be fun!

 

[Minnie-Mickey]

Marla I checked out your report. I noticed in the pictures at MK everyone is in pants and sweatshirts. I have not been in Feb what do you suggest we pack? Are we talking shorts weather or pants? We have only ever gone in Aug and Oct both hot. Since you have clearly gone more than me I would welcome your input. Another snow day here in Mass and they are talking about more snow later this week.

 

[KayW]

30 days to go!!!!​

Another snow day here for us. I have heard more snow for Tuesday into Wednesday. Hopefully there will be no more snowstorms come February-I NEED to get to Florida!!

My goal for the next 30 days is to complete the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. Will probably only end up with 28 since we are leaving the day before we sail.

 

[DMMarla07860]

Marla I checked out your report. I noticed in the pictures at MK everyone is in pants and sweatshirts. I have not been in Feb what do you suggest we pack? Are we talking shorts weather or pants? We have only ever gone in Aug and Oct both hot. Since you have clearly gone more than me I would welcome your input. Another snow day here in Mass and they are talking about more snow later this week.

well those pictures at MK were the day we flew in and at this time of year it is cold in NJ, so I was wearing that outfit and it was closer to night when it gets chilly so just kept in on, when I went in March 2010 it was chillier in mornings and nights and warmer during the days so I'd bring maybe shorts, pants, a sweatshirt, and maybe along sleeve shirt because what I think is warm you still might think is chilly so maybe a mix of everythin

 

[KayW]

Marla I checked out your report. I noticed in the pictures at MK everyone is in pants and sweatshirts. I have not been in Feb what do you suggest we pack? Are we talking shorts weather or pants? We have only ever gone in Aug and Oct both hot. Since you have clearly gone more than me I would welcome your input. Another snow day here in Mass and they are talking about more snow later this week.

We have gone the past few Februarys and have had a variety of weather. Most of the time we wear shorts with a sweatshirt in the AM/PM. Last year it was cold and I wore capris and 2 sweatshirts! Being a New Englander I was looking forward to the warm weather and didn't get it which was hard. So pack for everything is my advice.

 

[campinggal]

We have gone the past few Februarys and have had a variety of weather. Most of the time we wear shorts with a sweatshirt in the AM/PM. Last year it was cold and I wore capris and 2 sweatshirts! Being a New Englander I was looking forward to the warm weather and didn't get it which was hard. So pack for everything is my advice.

Yup- I would agree. We went the same week in Feb 2009 and it was mid 40 degrees a few mornings and they even closed the pools a few afternoons because there was no interest from the guests so why keep the staff. Plus it could be chilly on deck too.

I totally would love warmth but having been one time in Feb- I now know that just because one is in Florida- it doesn't mean it will be summer all the time!! LOL.

Pack layers.

Can't wait...although I have lots to do so I'm OK with having 30 days to go.

Liz

 

[DMMarla07860]

We have gone the past few Februarys and have had a variety of weather. Most of the time we wear shorts with a sweatshirt in the AM/PM. Last year it was cold and I wore capris and 2 sweatshirts! Being a New Englander I was looking forward to the warm weather and didn't get it which was hard. So pack for everything is my advice.

yup, pack a little of everything is what I tell people. I pack at least one of two pairs of pants, shorts, etc. I usually only bring one sweatshirt since I'll usually buy one when I'm down there

 

[MASrules]

We are driving for our cruise in April, and I have been thinking about what type of alcohol I am going to bring on board. This has me a little depressed that I cannot bring any on this Feb cruise, as we are flying and taking the disney bus.

I was wondering if anyone on here would entertain bring an extra 12 pack or bottle of rum onboard for me. I would definately pay up front and be eternally grateful.

I understand if no one feels like doing this, but if anyone is out there please PM me.

Thanks

MASrules

 

[Cruising canuck]

29 sleeps!!

These days are flying by and soon we will all be making our way to the port!!

Our kids are excited to see the Castaway Club room gifts and were wondering if they will be unique for the inaugural season of the Dream? We keep telling them they will just have to wait and see, it's all part of the surprise!

It's been quiet on this thread for the past day. Hope everyone is doing fine.

 

[campinggal]

29 sleeps!!

These days are flying by and soon we will all be making our way to the port!!

Our kids are excited to see the Castaway Club room gifts and were wondering if they will be unique for the inaugural season of the Dream? We keep telling them they will just have to wait and see, it's all part of the surprise!

It's been quiet on this thread for the past day. Hope everyone is doing fine.

Thanks for checking in Gord!

I think the '29 sleeps' (more or less for each of us depending on our own schedule) is what is keeping this cruise quiet- that and the anticipation of all the info that will be posted after the 1/26 Dream cruise.

Work has been keeping me busy and then all the little planning things that I'm trying to not have be last minute chaos. You know...like finding all the warm weather clothes I haven't seen in months, making sure the kiddo has clothes that fit!

We're bracing for multiple days of cold...I'd venture to say your kind of cold as temps will be -11 without windchill on Sun/Mon. Plus we got another 6 inches of snow on Fri. Winter is in full force here in NH.

Hope everybody is doing well too.

What is everybody looking forward to the most??? I'll say right now, one of my top things is our 'meet' on the deck in the SUN with a nice cold fruity beverage in my hand!!!

Back to my regularly scheduled Saturday chores!

Liz

 

[DMMarla07860]

I only have 26 sleeps till the Dream

 

[DMMarla07860]

Not long till we cruise, can't wait.

 

[HannahNoahMommy]

4 weeks from today!!!

 

[cheesekate2005]

Yay! I can't believe it is only a month til we sail! Has anyone gotten their cruise documents yet? Is this something we should be getting soon or something that I should have gotten already? Thanks.

 

[DMMarla07860]

just to let you all know I got a PM from erinsmom03 tonight that said they aren't doing this cruise anymore, so they won't be on the FE list, I haven't taken them off the list, but hope too, but Tuesday night when I get a chance, but just wanted to let everyone know this

 

[julieamedeiros]

Menus for the Dream are posted on allears.net from the travelers agents cruise....making me sooo hungry reading them! yummy!! Here is the blog website - http://land.allears.net/blogs/allearsteam/2011/01/disney_dream_dining_overview.html

if you go to the end there is a link to the menus.

 

[campinggal]

OK...so winter in New England is getting REALLY, REALLY OLD....it was -22 degrees at our house this AM. Yes...that is a MINUS 22 as in below zero. So cold that when you breathe in deeply through your nose- your nostrils stick together. Seriously.

My mantra these days is "deck chair, fruity drink, sun...deck chair, fruity drink, sun...deck chair, fruity drink, sun!!!" Disney Dream take me away!!!!!

Happy Monday!

Liz

 

[HannahNoahMommy]

Below freezing here too, but not as cold as Liz! Our heat doesn't seem to be working right. So I hopped back into bed as soon as the kiddos got off to school. Cozy! Sunshine, warmth, & fruity drink sounds incredible.

Julia, thanks for the info on Erinsmom03. Sad for them to not be able to go, but appreciate the info.

Renee

 

[SixMouseFans]

Is it too late to change/add info to the FE list? When I followed the link it was read only.

 

[*WDW*Groupie*]

So hope everyone has a great new years and remember for the FE it will be closed on the January 3rd, so get all the info on there that you need.

For the pp who asked about the list.........